Bell's palsy
MONDO:0005665Partial or complete paralysis of the facial muscles of one side of a person's face. It is caused by damage to the seventh cranial nerve. It is usually temporary but it may recur.
Also known as: facial nerve palsy, facial nerve paralysis, nerve paralysis, Facial, palsy of facial nerve, paralysis Of Facial nerve, facial palsy
24 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Virtual reality offers new hope for facial paralysis sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using virtual reality at home can help people with recent facial palsy (within the last year) reduce involuntary facial spasms called synkinesis. About 100 participants will either use a VR self-rehabilitation program or follow standard rehabilitation exe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Stitch spring offers new hope for dry eyes in facial palsy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new spring made from surgical stitches to help people with facial nerve palsy close their eyelid. The spring is placed under the skin near the eyelid center, without attaching to bone. Ten adults who cannot blink due to nerve damage will try it, aiming to…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can tiny needles soothe dry eyes after facial paralysis?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether intradermal acupuncture (tiny needles placed under the skin) can improve eye surface symptoms like dryness and irritation in people with long-term facial paralysis. Researchers will compare the real acupuncture to a placebo needle in 78 adults aged 18-65.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Laser therapy may speed up Bell's palsy recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares how different laser frequencies affect nerve recovery in people with Bell's palsy, a condition that causes sudden facial paralysis. Researchers will measure nerve signals in the face before and after treatment. The goal is to find which laser setting works bes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a gentle zap restore your smile after a stroke?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to standard facial exercises helps people who have facial paralysis after a stroke. About 130 adults with first-time stroke and central facial palsy will be randomly assigned to receive either usual train…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Ancient healing meets modern science: korean medicine tested for facial paralysis
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether Korean integrative medicine, including Chua therapy, can help people with Bell's palsy recover facial movement and emotional well-being. Researchers will follow 100 adults aged 19-69 who have had facial palsy for less than three weeks. The main goal …
Sponsor: Jaseng Medical Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Eye-Tracking reveals hidden attention differences in facial palsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses eye-tracking technology to see how people with facial palsy pay attention to faces with abnormal movement, compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand if patients focus differently on the affected side of the face. The goal is to learn more abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Massive gene hunt launched for eye and nerve disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genes that cause eye misalignment (strabismus) and related conditions involving the cranial nerves and brainstem. Researchers will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 participants with these disorders. The goal is to better understand the genetic causes, which c…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC